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Hello I just built my first system, im proud of it, but having an issue. I ran 3dmark vantage and it was running around like 15 fps...and really choppy. But when i load up Resident Evil 5 and run the benchmarks and the game it runs at anywhere from 75 up, (got 120 fps once) and not choppy at...

Hi, Someone on Craigslist, locally, is selling three OCZ Vertex 4 128 GB. I have my heart set on buying a 256gb SSD though. So, are there benefits to buying a larger 256GB vs two separate 128gb ssd drives? Thanks,

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin (More info?) Does anyone know how to modify power options via group policy? I am in process of deploying 75 desktops and I don't want to have to revisit the finished desktops.

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Hey, So I have an issue where my monitors won’t stay how I set them up in windows after restart or just logging off… So I have two of them on a 6970 and one on the on-board i5 3570k. The two on the 6970 are clones of each other (one is a HDTV) so I want my two computer monitors to stay on the...

Hello everyone, thank you for reading this! I'm currently running an Radeon HD 7970 GHZ version gpu.. it has 6 slots, 4 mini-display ports and 2 DVI. So far i was running 3 monitors and one TV on this PC...3 monitors @ eyefinity 5760x1080 and a 42" inch TV above that. everything was connected...

hello, hi, i am thinking to buy a new graphic card. currently i have hd5450. i need some advice to buy a new graphic card that could atleast run crysis 3 and some other new launch. i want it gfx card under 4500rupees i.e. around 80$ max. i am newbie and dont want to waste money like wasted on...

I am likely going to upgrade my computer motherboard soon and want to buy a GPU with it. I have not decided which one yet. I will most likely buy this motherboard - ASUS (P7H55D-M EVO) (INTEL H55) SOCKET LGA 1156 along with an Intel i5 650. Anyways my question is, can a GPU that requires 2...

My DSL requires me to login everytime, in order to make a connection. So when I have my DSL hooked up to my router, and I try and connect wirelessly, I cant make a connection sense I cant use my login and pass to connect to a wireless connection. ANY ideas?

I currently run: Dell XPS 8300 Processor: Intel Core i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz Memory: 16GB 64-bit Windows 7 Professional Default Dell PSU (500w I think?) I know nothing about the hardware side of computers, but can I just pull the graphics card out and swap it with a 660Ti? Do I need to...

Max i can spend if i want a card this week is 435$ before rebate. With these prices and model's are the price jumps really worth it? These are the best prices i could find for myself not sure if there is a better deal anywhere else. I can afford all but the gigabyte one today but there all so...

Hey im considering buying a 1440p Shimian purely for gaming purposes and i just wanted to know if my system can run well at 1440p. Bare in mind i dont mind fps hitting 45 minimum and an avg of 55ish and i wont use AA in most cases as its not worth the fps loss when AA is a minor problem at...

Hello, I want to know which of above cards is better for gaming. its for my friends PC He will will play games like GTA 4, Assassin's creed 3, Hitman Absolution & may be crysis 2 also. here are his pc specs - Processor - intel dual core e5700 Ram - 4 gb ddr3 ram Motherboard - Asus...

will this GPU here - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130785 fit with this mobo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131882 this is my cpu - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113280 I have a 1000 watt psu also

Hi all hope you are fine ;) Well i thought i can make a little article about comparing DirectX9 and DirectX10 in games,so i decided to test 4 of todays intensive games. Before getting started,let me say that i will write this in 2 posts since 1 post has limitations for number of pictures...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) can you help?????...i have uninstalled /reinstalled my audio drivers and herdware , still i can't seem to get sound , the error says that driver is missing or corrupt(code 39) ?????? any advice. the sound card is a...

Hey all, I have a Dell Inspiron 530 (normal size case) with vista 32, 3 gigs of ram, and a Q9400 processor. My current graphics card is one of the lower end ATI graphics cards. I was looking to upgrade to the best graphics card and PSU for at our under $300 (my reason for this is gaming). I...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?) I have crashed my computer. To re install, I need the product code for my XP CD disk, and I cannot locate this. I don't know who manufactured my compute (custom built) and Microsft ca't seem to help me. Any ideas on how to...

Dust, fire/magic lights... all just a big white spot on my screen. See the picture that I took while running, and the dust is making the image white, but if I just stay still the image is perfect. Should it be the windows ( I got sp2), or just the graphic card (Saphire x600 pro 256mb)?

This is a simple question, but iv been thinking a lot and I am still confused :D In my opinion For my q9850 bb edition the next graphics that I am going to upgrade my 3870 x2 to would be 5870 due to less power consumption and more horse power or not? 4870 x2 is designed for AM2+ chipsets...

Just got my 9600GSO a few days ago, on Team Fortress 2 my framerate is nearly the same as my 2600XT, i'm even running at a low res 1024X768 and the FPS will go as low as 19 in areas with much activity. I hear TF2 is extremly CPU limited but I think my E2220 should be enough. However going into...

Hello, how do I know what driver

Archived from groups: alt.games.starsiege.tribes (More info?) It seems that quite a few servers are now running this "anti cheat" mod. I have installed it as per the instructions, but still keep getting kicked after 30 seconds. I have disabled the scripts I used to use - just in case -...

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Does the Google Android 4.0 Netbook have windows XP cause I wanted to get gta 4 for pc but people say I need windows xp can anyone help?

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?) Hi, NG! Is there a Chance in any Manner to control the Time after a hidden Symbolbar is displayed, after the Mouse went over it? Thanks

I need some serious help in picking a new graphics card. I run a zotac 560TI 448 cores and it's loud and hot as hell and doesn't perform very well in games like BF3 on ultra settings. My hope is to run BF3 at 1920x1080 on conquest large 64 player maps with stable 60 fps (have a 60hz monitor)...

Hello people of Tom's Hardware, I am looking to buy a gaming laptop, I will be buying it.. well now :) I posted on here about building a gaming rig about a month ago, but I have been using a laptop since then and I have grown to like it's Pro's. Any ways I want to know how this sounds, I want...

1. What is your budget? Around $1000, would prefer less than that though. 2. What is the size of the notebook that you are considering? Doesn't matter to me, but bigger is better 3. What screen resolution do you want? 1920x1080 is preferred, 1600x900 is good as well, anything lower I would...

Whenever i plug-in my phone onto my PC via the USB it says my phone might work faster if i use USB v2.0, for a list of available ports click here. Why does it say so??

hello, i have installed drivers for webcam for windows 7 ultimate (64 bit) & also updated them and also have webcam fixed on my PC. But the problem is that i am not able to switch on webcam. And when i check this in device manager, it shows that this(webcam) device is working properly. I am not...

i got this card put it in and the graphics are great but on call of duty 4, gears of war, whenever big things happen at once it slows up bad. also on nascar 2003 when i get in a big group of cars it does the same thing. what could it be??

Hello, I have a wireless set up at home and recently had to replace my DSL modem (due to my cat knocking over my coffee cup and spilling coffee on my old modem) I have managed to connect to the internet directly through the modem, but want to connect wireless. How can I connect my new modem to...

I am going to build a gaming rig in the future when i have the money to, but windows 7 install disks are very expencive, but i already have a laptop with windows 7 AND all my programs. it constantly prompts me to make restore disks (then when i click yes without haveing a dvd in the tray it...

On Friday I saw the most thing, a laptop wireless setup to see the router, the Router was set up with the 10.11.0.1 as its lan number. At first all was well but because the laptop had hot been updated I had to load the security etc updates. As soon as the updates were completed and the machine...

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Hello, i have dell optiplex 260 bought vga to hdmi converter tv shows perfect i cant figure out how to scale down screen it is now to big cant see icons on side of screen how do i make screen small were i can see icons and be able to minimize things

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.hardware (More info?) I formatted my hard drive not long ago and I am having a problem with my USB ports. When I plug in my external hard drive it tells me that this device is not operating at its maximum speed because of the USB device. I...

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Hi, Can you guys recommend a GOOD and CHEEP PSU for a GeForce 8800 GTS (NO SLI) Thanks